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Standard IX

Physics

Ammeter

In the questi...

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In the question given below, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer.

Assertion (A): In meterbridge experiment a high resistance is connected in series with the galvanometer.

Reason (R): As resistance increases, current through the circuit increases.

Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'.

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

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'A' is true and 'R' is false

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'A' is false and 'R' is true

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Solution

The correct option is C 'A' is true and 'R' is false
The purpose of connecting the high resistance in series with galvanometer is to protect the galvanometer from the high current. i.e high current flow through the galvanometer damages its coil.

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The correct option is C 'A' is true and 'R' is falseThe purpose of connecting the high resistance in series with galvanometer is to protect the galvanometer from the high current. i.e high current flow through the galvanometer damages its coil.

The correct option is C 'A' is true and 'R' is false
The purpose of connecting the high resistance in series with galvanometer is to protect the galvanometer from the high current. i.e high current flow through the galvanometer damages its coil.